Bench & Bar

NOV 2013

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opposition to the termination of suspension wherein Bar Counsel details such information as may exist to indicate that the member does not, at that time, possess sufficient professional capabilities and qualifications properly to serve the public as an active practitioner or is not of good moral character. A copy of such objection shall be provided to the Character and Fitness Committee, to the member concerned, and to the Registrar. If such an objection has been filed by Bar Counsel, and is not withdrawn within 30 days, the Character and Fitness Committee shall conduct proceedings under SCR 2.300. In cases where a suspension has prevailed for 180 days or less and the reinstatement application is referred to the Character and Fitness Committee, a fee of $1500.00 shall be made payable to the Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions. SCR 3.970 Agency Referrals Subsection (d) of section (1), of SCR 3.970 shall read: (1) A member of the Kentucky legal community who is the subject of a pending admission, disciplinary or continuing legal education proceeding before an agency of the Supreme Court of Kentucky may authorize that agency to make a confidential request for assistance from KYLAP in evaluating or addressing any actual or potential impairment that may be relevant to the issues which the agency is charged with considering in the proceeding. In particular: (d) A member or former member of the Association who is the subject of a continuing legal education proceeding pursuant to SCR 3.675 by the Continuing Legal Education Commission may authorize the Director for Continuing Legal Education to communicate in confidence with KYLAP for the purpose of requesting assistance from KYLAP in evaluating and addressing any actual or potential impairment that may be relevant to the CLE Commission's recommended disposition of that proceeding. ENTERED: November ___1___, 2013. ______________________________ CHIEF JUSTICE 59 V. B&B; • 11.13

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